Week 3 of the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition competition
In the world of gaming, excitement is building around the limited-time event, the Nintendo World Championships: NESTM Edition. Running from now until August 5th at 1:59 a.m. PT, this competition promises a thrilling challenge for Nintendo Switch Online members.
However, if you're hoping to find official details or rules for the third edition of this speedrun competition, you might be out of luck. Recent news suggests that Nintendo has tightened its grip on game permissions, requiring prior authorization for each title to appear in speedrunning events or tournaments. As a result, Nintendo games, including Super Mario 64 and other popular franchises, have been excluded from major events like the RTA speedrunning event in Japan this year.
Despite the absence of official announcements or news, Nintendo Switch Online members can still join Competition #3 of the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition game. The competition offers challenges from various classic Nintendo games, including Mushroom 2 (Super Mario Bros. 3), Cool It (Excitebike), Aquamentus Argumentus (The Legend of Zelda), Exit Stage Right (Kirby's Adventure), and Mario Master (Super Mario Bros.).
The game offers both World Championships and Survival modes, providing tough challenges that test players' limits. Participants can strive to improve their personal bests, check their overall rank and birth year ranking, and even watch replays of the top runs for each challenge. Local multiplayer mode is also available, allowing players to challenge their friends.
Please note that internet access is required for online features, and a Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and a Nintendo Account are necessary for participation. The game is not available in all countries. Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode (sold separately).
If you're seeking the official rules for this event, your best course is to check Nintendo's official channels, Nintendo Switch Online notifications, or any dedicated event pages Nintendo may provide. Existing speedrun listings or YouTube videos related to NES games on Switch Online do not specify official tournament rules for this particular competition.
With Nintendo's strict permission policies in place, it's unclear if an official NES speedrunning competition involving Nintendo Switch Online, especially under the Nintendo World Championships brand, will be forthcoming. For now, gamers can enjoy the limited-time event and hone their skills by watching the replays of top runs from last week's competition.
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